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Secrets of organized families: Insider strategies for getting your house in order – [ParentCenter] Become a discriminating reader. Keep magazines and newspapers from forming mountains by subscribing only to publications that you regularly read cover to cover (be brutally honest with yourself about that stack of year-old New Yorkers, for instance). If you’re hanging on to an old magazine because there’s an article in it that you just have to read, tear out the article and toss the magazine....

One of the most common correlations between people who have sleeping issues, though, is that they aren’t very productive. When you are running at 75% from the start of the day it is hard to keep up consistency and power with your working day. Put this problem to bed relatively easily, though, simply by going for a little siesta or a nap during the day to recharge yourself. Here are just a few of the reasons why those who go for naps are far more particular;...

Personal Finance Index Card Templates – [Hello, Dollar!] Before I came up with this sytem, I had a surprisingly difficult time paying bills on time and unfortunately have some late payments reported on my credit report as of a couple years ago. Not any more! Never be late again! Account template: Use the “account” card like a ledger to manage your bank account balances. Just note transactions as they happen, and you’ll always know how much money is in your account, and what its recent activity is....

On top of containing tons of illness-fighting vitamin C, pineapples have bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. This combination of nutrients helps to fight off disease and kill bacteria, including those found in your throat! In fact, research has found that raw extracts from pineapple could decrease mucus five times faster than over-the-counter cough syrups. What kinds of coughs can it help? Pineapple juice can treat most persistent coughs, as long as they aren’t from something more serious like pneumonia....

Eventually, my roommate responded to the whining with a simple phrase: “Train for chaos.” “Train for chaos” was a simple way of saying, “Don’t tell me that the circumstances aren’t ideal. Tell me that you’re going to make it your responsibility to be better prepared next time.” You may not find yourself flipping tractor tires anytime soon, but you can adapt this philosophy from “train for chaos” to “plan for chaos....

Procrastination and Saving The longer we can put off a particular purchase, the more opportunity we have to save up for it. Some people like to replace certain items as soon as they show signs of wear: cars, clothes, equipment of all sorts. But that approach doesn’t get full value out of those things that we’ve already bought — and it makes it more likely that we’ll have to make a purchase on credit, paying more than sticker price when all is said and done....

The iPad is a phenom really, and it has been chosen by consumers as the tablet to get right now. Mostly because they don’t really have a compelling choice of anything else. Because of this adoption of the iPad, this article will concentrate on the idea of being productive with the iPad rather than another tablet, but really it could be applied to any tablet-based form-factored device. The question: is the iPad just a consumption device or can we actually use this thing to make ourselves more productive?...

Usually, it’s to cover up doing something wrong. But you have to admire the full depth of lying in children. Lying requires what is called “executive function.” It requires the ability to control working memory, inhibitory control and planning capabilities all at once. They’re ignoring reality, building one of their own, and occupying it with a different concept entirely. That’s pretty impressive for a three-year-old. In fact, all things considered, lying is a sign of healthy development....

To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. Clearly, that’s no way to live. But the key to getting the life you want is to make changes in your routine and kick it in the a** a little bit, so our days aren’t spent like Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day” — experiencing the same thing over and over again, day after excruciating day. In less time than it took Murray to learn the life lessons of “Groundhog Day,” you can do the same, starting the ball rolling on a new, improved life that looks much brighter…no matter what challenges you might be facing....

To give you a starting point, just think about this: The exact person you are, born to your parents, on the date and time you were born, with the DNA structure you have has about a 1:400,000,000,000 (that’s one in 400 trillion!) chance of existing. If you don’t call that miraculous, then I don’t know what is! One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Einstein, and I find it interesting that a genius with such a scientific mind would be talking about life in this way:...

Well, according to research, the answer is a resounding yes. Not only is it okay to drink alcohol, it is actually encouraged. While those maintaining dry lifestyles may be living long and healthy lives, their alcohol loving counterparts are enjoying even longer ones. Alcohol Helps Keep Your Heart Beating Moderate alcohol consumption, especially of red wine, is good for your heart. Most alcohol contains antioxidants which increase your levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol....

A series of studies has shown that dogs are capable of understanding hundreds of words, can read human social and communicative actions, and even possess some reasoning ability. But perhaps most importantly of all, these studies show that dogs do in fact truly love us, and do not just view us as a big dog who provides them with food and water. They can understand names One question which dog owners have is whether dogs truly understand names....

This time, I want to show you the good side of pain and encourage you to leave your comfort zone for good, because once you do, amazing things will happen in your life. 1. Running. If you never really ran regularly before and you suddenly commit to becoming a runner, your first workouts will be extremely hard. Your calves will burn and your mind will scream, begging you to stop....

there’s a wall behind you (so no one can sneak up behind you). there’s a wall to one side (too much openness makes you feel exposed). there’s no blank wall within 8 feet in front of you (or you have no place to rest your eyes). you work in at least 60 square feet (or you feel cramped). It’s a neat list, and Gretchen writes up a great summary. Is Your Workspace Driving You Crazy?...

In the discussion, participants agreed that although these lessons come from science, they were general lessons for success in life. The Path to Fame: Do Significant Things Before we dive into Richard’s wisdom, let me give my 20,000 mile high summary: If you want to live a life that matters, it is necessary to do something outstanding, otherwise it will all be taken away from you. This talk is not a talk about living a happy life, nor a helpful life....

A new study conducted by researchers at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and John Hopkins University has found that when rats ingested the primary component of frankincense, generally known under its chemical name of boswella, the brains of the rats were modified. It created a feeling of mood balance and acted as an anti-depressant of sorts. Raphael Mechoulam, one of the researchers and authors of the findings, commented: “In spite of information stemming from ancient texts, constituents of Boswellia had not been investigated for psychoactivity....

The way you view and respond to social situations is the primary indicator on whether you are an introvert or an extrovert. What is the difference between an introvert and an extrovert? There are several popular misconceptions surrounding introversion and extroversion. And because of this, introverts, in particular, are often misunderstood. They are often branded as shy, aloof, and even antisocial. While extroverts are described as bubbly, friendly, charismatic, and fun....

It is the driving force fueling our dreams and desires. Inspiration lies everywhere. However, it can sometimes be overshadowed by our moods or attempts to search for it. 1. Start going to new places Go to new places. Once you start going to new places, you’ll find so many sites to inspire you. There are loads of these kinds of sites, but we tend to overlook them. Start taking the chance and heading out....

College Assignment Turned Career Path It all began while she attended college in Detroit. Scott was assigned a project that would soon change her life forever. The assignment was part of a product design class and the purpose was to create something that solved a real world problem. The point was to focus on something that was applicable to society. It was at this time that a visionary idea came to light....